These guys are great. My son almost started classes here before he made the basketball team. Still…read moremight be signing up for classes. Hard to find constructive activities for kids in Colfax because the city council hates children. Haha

We had a great time! We attended a birthday party here, and Sensi Chris and his assistant were…read moregreat with a group of 20, 6 year olds! There's a ninja course with many different obstacles that they walk the kids through. The parents were able to stay and watch. There is a party room too, for cake and other party activities. It looks like they also offer ninja training classes. We would definitely recommend!!

amazing instructors. very friendly, really great with the kids!!!! we absolutely love this place!!!!read more

My daughter is on her way to become a black belt & my son just finished testing for his 2nd degree…read moreblack belt. Love this studio and the family who runs it!

I came for the standard "Okay, kiddo. Let's give this a try" experience, but I ended up staying for…read morethe absolute masterclass in human development. This dojo is the ultimate safe, judgment-free zone where my son is allowed to grow at his own pace. What blows me away is how they exemplfy a bit of Mr. Miyagi when it comes to integrity, discipline, and respect. On the days my kid walks in having a total meltdown, the instructors don't force him to just push through it with robot stoicism--they meet him exactly where he's at, respect his mood, and gently guide him back into the game. The staff cheers these kids on with the kind of pure, unadulterated enthusiasm you usually only see from lottery winners. A massive, glowing shoutout needs to go to Stephanie, who is a absolute powerhouse of patience and deserves a medal, a raise, and possibly a vacation on a private island for the magic she pulls off daily. Even the attending parents break the mold here. You will find that everyone genuinely supports one another. If you want a place that builds a better version of me - lol - this is it. All joking aside, my son's wish to return time after time is probably the best compliment I can give of this place. I suggest all parents that are not sure to do what we did -- call or email the office. Stephanie will probably show you what she showed us at Week 1 -- it's a fun and safe place that encourages growth.

My daughter has been attending this karate class for the past six months and we've had such a great…read moreexperience. The Sensei Marcus, Sensei Christina and all the instructors are patient, encouraging, and really know how to work with kids while still teaching discipline and respect. Since starting, I've seen a big boost in her confidence and focus. She looks forward to every class and is always excited to show us the new skills she's learning. The classes are well organized and keep the kids engaged while still challenging them. They truly care about the kids and helping them grow, not just in karate but in confidence and character as well. I highly recommend this program to any family looking for a great activity for their kids! And p.s. thank you Stephanie for being so informative and answering all my questions before signing up my daughter. Amazing staff all around!

We really appreciate the attention the instructors give the kids. Ms. Spade is amazing with the…read morelittles and Mr. Collins is very knowledgeable. Mr. Sanchez is super attentive and encouraging. It truly feels like a family and we are so glad to be a part of it!

New to the area and this is an awesome family oriented business. They are great with the kids and…read morealso have adult classes.

My daughter and I have both been taking here for about 6 months. The sensei are excellent. Stan…read moreowns the place since he's a retired corrections officer, has a very real-world approach to martial arts. He teaches my "cane-fu" class, which is more like practical self-defense for older people (who might happen to have a cane handy.) He and his son and another sensei teach my daughter's kenpo class, where they do learn kata and forms, but they always make sure you know what the moves are a response to. In fact, that's Stan's first question almost every time: "why are you doing this?" Hard to believe this quality of martial arts instruction exists in small-town Galt.

I used to train with stan back in high school, he's a great self defense instructor and his classes…read morecan also be a fantastic workout for those wanting to get in shape. I haven't been to his dojo in downtown Galt, but he used to have classes in his backyard(or garage on rainy days) which was quite the experience. I remember one day, trying to do a form while he distracted our eyes with a water hose...haha. He didn't do that often but he was always trying to find new ways to mix things up for us. I really appreciated how different it was compared to the usual karate place, where you can see yourself doing forms in the mirrored walls, he emphasized body control- knowing where your foot is(without looking) so that you don't screw up the technique for example. I don't know how his classes are currently, but I think he provided great real world tactical self defense back then and have no doubts that he's still a great teacher. I wish I had stuck with it longer than I did.

We've been with Clingans for 9 months. If you're looking for a great place. You have to come check…read morethem out. The coaches are a good fit for our granddaughter.

Great people, training levels for all ages.read more

We love GVKFK! I'm so glad we came to this dojo, it stood out to me because it had "family" in the…read morename :) The Garcia's are great people. I so appreciate how encouraging Mrs.Garcia is and how she pushes my son to do better as well! Karate has helped him with his self esteem and discipline, I'm so thankful for such a great activity :)

Wonderful place run by a great couple who dedicate their lives to making their students become…read moreall-around better people. They emphasize hard work, discipline, and self growth. Highly recommend for kids.

The teachers here are PHENOMENAL. They all are patient and positive. They focus on teaching the…read moreindividual from the inside out. So while we learn our kicks, punches, etc. we are also learning about trustworthiness, respect, perseverance, etc. We've seen such a transformation with our son. We ended up doing this as a family and each class is something to look forward to. Lessons are fun since they include a variety of activities and no class looks the same. I've recommended this place to everyone I know. They also work phenomenally with those with unique learning needs.

LFTKD is amazing. The instructors are all extremely qualified, caring, and knowledgeable. Not only…read moredid my child learned how to do forms properly, she also learns how to be a good person. The instructors go out of their way to make us feel welcome. We cannot ask for more. Our child has attended another dojan before and that was nothing like LFTKD. The instructors here are seriously talented.